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    Newfoundlands

    Always eager and willing to please these dogs are a great choice for people with families because the Newfoundland appears to have a real affinity with children liking nothing more than to play interactive games with them.
    Lifespan
    9-11 years
    Breed group
    Working
    Weight
    Male: 54-70kg
    Female: 54-70kg
    Height
    Male: 65-75cm
    Female: 65-75cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Newf, Newfie
    Breed Size
    XL
    Breed Type
    Working
    Health tests available
    BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme, DNA test - CU BVA/KC Elbow Dysplasia Scheme, Breed Club - Heart testing
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    Medium
    Easy to train
    High
    Shedding
    Heavy
    Grooming
    needs
    Very low
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to all ages of children
    Health of breed
    Medium
    Cost to keep
    Very high
    Intelligence
    Medium
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

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